Feather Falls Sedge (Carex oshimensis 'Feather Falls')

Feather Falls Sedge (Carex oshimensis 'Feather Falls') is a compact evergreen sedge with a cascading habit. Fine, grass-like dark green leaves have thin silvery margins, adding contrasting color and soft texture to garden plantings.

Grow in full sun to part sun and rich, moist, well-drained soil. Its arching foliage suits borders and containers.

Growing details

• Plant type: Evergreen ornamental sedge
• Mature height: 1–1.5 feet
• Mature spread: 1.5–2 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 2 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Soil: Rich, moist and well-drained
• Foliage: Fine dark green leaves with thin silvery margins
• Habit: Compact and cascading

Care and garden use

This low-maintenance sedge is drought tolerant once established, though it prefers moist soil. Keep soil consistently moist in sunnier locations. Cut foliage to the ground and remove it in late winter.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, woodland gardens, wildlife gardens, naturalized areas, or containers. Pond- and stream-side sites should provide moist, well-drained soil. Pair with cardinal flower, bearded iris, or foamflower where growing conditions suit each plant.

Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.